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A disclaimer first, I didn't invent this technique. I read about it somewhere, but I really can't remember where...

Anyhow, I thought maybe someone might find this useful

There is a wide selection of aftermarket leaves available for diorama purposes, but sadly most of these have kilo prices higher than weapons-grade plutonium or CEO-grade cocaine....

For a low cost alternative, you need this: A standard issue leaf in a colour of choice and fancy pattern scissors from the art shop (overall cost about 2 Euros):



Chop off one end of the leaf and you get the first half of the pattern:


Then turn the leaf around and carefully align with the pattern on the other side, then cut:


You will end up with this:


Not quite the same detail level as laser-cut leaves but if you're about to cover half your diorama with them, it won't really matter. Except for your hobby budget

Philipp

That's pretty clever Philipp. I like it.

Vincent

Love it! All I need to do now is find a place which sells the dried leaves.

John Everett wrote:Love it! All I need to do now is find a place which sells the dried leaves.

Unless you moved back to the desert there should be a few laying around outside now

I can also send you a few if need be

Philipp

Nice idea - nice execution Philipp

Rob

Fantastic work. All you need to do now is repeat that several thousand times and sell them in little contains and make a fortune

Gary

Thanks gents!

Gary, here's an idea: I sell the scissors and a few dried leaves as a do it yourself starter kit for, let's say, 15 euros.

Philipp

Loved this idea so much, I took a look through the paper crafting aisle at the local Hobby Lobby.

For the grand total of $4.32 I bought a snowflake cutter.

That's even better than my approach

Well done - I need to get me one of these too!

Ph

Very clever ideas, well done chaps